2005 Honda VTX1800
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2005: 3 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 63 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
1 of 3 total reports mentions: wheels.
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2005 Honda vtx 1800R rear flange bearing located in the rear tire hub assembly. After seeing many failures of this bearing I inspect it every time the rear tire is removed. Bike has only 22000 miles on it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-02
Structure
1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.
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Supertrapp/jardine is an Ohio company offering motorcycle accessories. I purchased a 2005 Honda vtx 1800 motorcycle with a jardine backrest installed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-25
Also filed under Equipment
Power train
1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.
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Honda 2005 vtx 1800R1- rear wheel bearing flange, at 39774 miles while replacing rear tire found flange bearings to be flattening on about a third of bearings, it was found before any damaging failure occurred, not yet repaired ,replacement of part...
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-05-15
Equipment
1 of 3 total reports mentions: equipment.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2005 Honda VTX1800 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2005 Honda VTX1800 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda VTX1800?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Honda VTX1800 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.